Marie Henein has been called Canada’s most high-profile criminal defence lawyer, acting as counsel on high profile cases which have captured national – and even international – attention. She has argued at all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada, and regularly appears on lists highlighting the best and most influential lawyers in the country.

In this wide-ranging interview, Marie talks about gender stereotypes, getting more women into positions of authority, the influence of her mother and how she deals with the weight of her remarkable career.